Finding The Best Paying Engineering Jobs

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How serious are you in your search for jobs in engineering?

There are thousands of engineering jobs posted all over the internet. Engineering jobs are found on employer sites, job boards, recruiter sites and niche sites specifically focusing on the engineering profession.

The site http://www.Engineering-Jobs-Online.com is powerful gateway to help job seekers find jobs in the engineering profession.

If you are looking for engineering job openings such as civil engineering jobs or want to start a new career in engineering then this job site is for you.

This site will show you where to find the hidden engineering jobs that exist all over the internet. The secret is to know where to look and how to extract the engineering jobs

No matter what type of engineering jobs you are seeking, Engineering-Jobs-Online.com can help.

Whether you are searching for electrical engineering jobs or chemical engineering jobs, this site has many engineering job openings across the United States. We can also help you pinpoint many mechanical engineering jobs also.

Other categories of engineering jobs that are quite popular are:

computer engineering jobs

environmental engineering jobs

biomedical engineering jobs

industrial engineering jobs

process engineering jobs

entry level engineering jobs

As part of your engineering job search, you should definitely visit these industry specific job sites and post your engineering resume, search for jobs, keep up to date on trends in the field of engineering. They are a great source of information.

WorkTree.com is another great site that has compiled a comprehensive list of engineering job sites all in one pace.

Sample engineering job titles found on http://www.WorkTree.com

Technical Field Engineer

Project Engineer

Controls Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

Stress Engineer

Software Engineer

Automation Engineer

Network Engineer

Sales Engineer

Civil/Structural Supervising Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Quality Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Visit and bookmark http://www.engineering-jobs-online.com   ( jobs employment )and refer to this site for all your engineering job search needs. 

 

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You Are What You Eat In Your Career

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How do you feel today? Do you feel good with lots of energy? Or, do you feel drained and unable to get into the day?
How you feel at work is directly related to what you put into your body. Had a cup of coffee with 2 spoonfuls of sugar and a donut this morning? In a few hours you will be exhausted. Had fast food for lunch? In a few hours you will be exhausted. Had a pint of ice cream after dinner last night? This means you woke up exhausted.
Many people treat their cars better than their bodies. Would we put bad fuel into our cars? The answer hopefully is no. So why do we put less than optimum food into our bodies?
What you eat affects your power, passion, the title you have, the money you make, and the energy level in your career. If you do not feel good inside, how can you expect to perform well on the outside?
Being healthy at work is difficult. We reach for sugar and caffeine to start our day because we are tired. Maybe, we pulled an all-nighter. Maybe, we have been pushing hard to make sure a project succeeds. Maybe, our boss or co-workers are driving us crazy and a piece of chocolate makes us forget about it for a while. And, what about the cake that goes along with birthdays and other celebrations? The candy on the desks of co-workers we pass by numerous times every day? The fast food that gets ordered in during lunch or dinner meetings? The non-stop chocolate fest that runs from Thanksgiving to New Years Day? Unhealthy choices overwhelm us constantly. Plus, "junk food" tastes good, so this makes choosing healthier alternatives a challenge.
So, How Can You Improve Your Career By Eating Better? Follow These Four Steps:
1. Decide To Eat Better
This is an important first step. Many of us do not want to give up our great tasting treats. Some of us can't even imagine ourselves without these foods because they get us through the day. And, half of the time we may not even realize what we are doing. But, what about the other side? What happens once that momentary pleasure passes and you are left with the side effects? Feeling tired, jittery, or wanting more. Food gives us a feeling of elation. In the moment, we feel great. Afterwards, we don't. We know the cycle needs to stop, but we do not know how to stop it. The cycle of unhealthy eating can stop once you recognize what you are doing and decide to stop it.
2. Plan To Eat Better
Because unhealthy food choices surround us, the way to better eating is good planning. If you know you will be working through lunch and your boss is ordering pizza, request that a salad be part of the delivery. If Bob is taking orders for breakfast, choose egg whites or whole wheat toast. If you will be in your car all day for business purposes, pack healthy foods for the ride. If you know you get hungry every day at 3 pm, keep a few healthy snacks in your desk in anticipation of this time. If you have to look for healthy choices when you are hungry, you will have a hard time finding them. Healthy choices will not be found at the gas station when you stop for gas, at the vending machine, or in the cafeteria. Eating healthy is important for your mental and physical well-being, so plan ahead.
3. Eat Better
You are sitting at your desk. You are staring at an apple. You don't really want this apple but you feel like you "should" eat it. What will you do? Throw the apple in the garbage and hit the vending machine for chocolate covered peanuts? Or, eat the apple because you know you will feel better AND you made a promise to yourself that you would eat better? In our careers, we come to certain points when we know that if we do not do something different, then the outcome will always stay the same. This is one of those moments. Are you tired of feeling tired? When the answer is yes, your food choices will change. The way to eat better is to eat better. The place to start is your next meal. The beginning (which requires change) is tough. But once you form new habits, you will not want to go back to your unhealthy ways.
4. Make A Change In Your Career
Now that you feel better, use your newfound energy to create a career you really want.
So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so it might as well be a life you love! ( jobs employment )




Copyright (c) 2006-2010 Deborah Brown-Volkman

The Accountable Job Search

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I lost my job a couple weeks after Christmas. I guess that is better than losing it right before Christmas. At least this way I got to enjoy the holidays, and I wasn't in a big job search during a time when no hiring decisions where made.

I had never been unemployed before, but I was sure I knew what to do. I spent about ten hours a day, six days a week in my job search. I was anxious to move on to greener pastures and, in spite of the hurt from getting laid-off, I was excited to see what else the world had to offer me. Boy was I in for a big surprise!

My job search was very targeted, focused and disciplined. I set performance metrics and worked hard each day to meet my goals. It was invigorating to wrap up a day and be able to say that I applied to 7 jobs that day! Considering I customized each cover letter and resume, 7 applications in one day was a lot of work!

But my job search was going nowhere. Week after week of these efforts produced not one call for an interview. The most I got was some cold, automated e-mail. I didn't understand what I was doing wrong.

Now, six months later, I have a much clearer perspective on what I should have done. Six months without work is a lot longer than the four weeks that I thought I'd be out of work. If I could rewind time I know exactly what I would do differently. Aside from tweaking techniques and fixing my resume, I would immediately get a job coach. Looking back now I realize that my prospective coaches were all around me, waiting for me to ask them to help.

I won't say that I was too proud to get a coach -- I just thought it was totally unnecessary. I was sure that I was working hard at my job search, and that it would pay off within weeks! I was too busy doing all the right things to need a coach (who would have told me I was not doing all the right things)!

Even though I didn't have a problem with my work ethic, I did have a problem with my job search techniques. A coach would have identified this immediately and set me on the right path. You see, a coach has some distinct advantages over a job seeker.

First, the coach is not as emotionally involved as I am. I didn't realize that a job search would be one of the most dramatic emotional rollercoasters I would ever be on. I'm not an overly emotional person, but not having an income to support my growing family combined with the feeling of rejection from HR or hiring managers was something I was unprepared for.

Coaches can stand back from your situation and maintain a healthy perspective to conquer each task, each day. When you are down (and it happens in a job search, especially as the days turn into weeks and months) it is so helpful to have someone that is in your corner. The coach is there to keep you on the right track, which they can see without an emotional bias.

Second, the right coach will have a better understanding of successful techniques and tactics than you do. It is the coach's business to know current trends and techniques – and they are tapped into better sources of information than you are. For example, I assumed I knew how much time to spend applying to jobs. It seemed like common knowledge. But I had spent the last eight years studying and working – not learning about effective job search skills.

So I spent all of my time applying to jobs posted on job boards. A coach would have helped me understand that I should spend my time in a mix of activities - perhaps 15% of my time with the job boards and applications, and 80% of my time networking and contacting hiring companies directly.

The coach would have trained me how and when to network. The coach would have showed me how to find companies that are hiring and what to say to them when I call. Having a developed an effective job search strategy based on these techniques would have been significantly more beneficial than just doing what I thought was right. The truth is, coaches have "been there, done that" and I was just making the same mistakes that most people make.

Third, one of the key roles of a coach is to hold me accountable. Switching from a full work schedule to an empty unemployed schedule can present its own problems. Having complete control over 40-50 hours each week without reporting to someone can lead to a little too much time surfing the internet for jobs and not enough time doing the hard stuff (networking). Just knowing that a coach would have weekly meetings with me, at the same time each week, would be a great motivator to ensure that I don't slip into what's comfortable.

My coach would want to know how I did last week, and how much time spent on each technique. If I disagree with the techniques then we can talk about it at the next session, but for now I need to follow a program that has been proven. Again, coaches may not specialize in my particular field, but they do specialize in getting a job that I will love and a salary that I will be happy with.

So, if I could turn back time to that fateful January day, I would look for a coach right away. Some coaches would have billed me, and it might have been worth it. Other coaches would have helped me for free - perhaps a coach from a local job center or a university career center. No matter what you look for in a coach, make sure that they teach with proven principles, they have proven techniques and tools, and they can provide you with the level of accountability that you need. 

Copyright (c) 2006-2010 Jason Alba

Can Your Online Activity Cost You A Job?

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Recent trends in the recruiting industry may harm a job hunter's chance for success. New tactics are leaving some college and high school seniors staring at a phone that never rings. Why? Now, when headhunters or employers research new candidates, they don't stop at past employers and references. Instead, they head straight to the Internet.
For many years, employers have searched Google to find information on the real individual behind the resumes lying on their desk, weeding out prospects one at a time based on their findings. Employers have also unveiled information about their existing employees in the same manner, leading some employees to the unemployment office. Some items employers don't like to see in public venues include blogs and forum posts with offensive or unprofessional topics.
Now, social networking sites like Friendster, MySpace, Xanga and Facebook, often packed with colloquial language, risqué photographs and user videos, give an even more revealing look into the lives of potential candidates. These sites are filled with comments about sexual behavior, drug use and drinking, common activities for many college students but distressing and unprofessional when exposed to prospective employers. Recruiters can locate individuals on social networking sites by searching their college or education, their email address (including the university email address on their resume) or their name. While not every employer uses the Internet to research candidates, it can make the difference between getting a job and keeping a job or unemployment.
Nevertheless, some recruiters believe social networking can be a semi-legitimate way to build your career - when used responsibly. In fact, MySpace announced its strategic investment in Simply Hired, a privately held job listing search engine, earlier this year.
With Internet trends and advances still new, its impossible to determine what the future holds. But one things remains true: Don't do anything online that you wouldn't do in the boardroom.  ( jobs employment )

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Steps For Defending Yourself At Work

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Copyright (c) 2006-2010 Deborah Brown-Volkman

In today's stressful workplace, there's an expectation that you perform perfectly all of the time. Company numbers have to exceed last quarter's numbers. Market share has to increase. Work has to be completed faster. Plus, technology advances means that you are reachable 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is no rest for the weary.
All of this stress can have an effect on you and the people you work with. As a result, from time to time, co-workers may snap at you. They do not mean it. The pressure has gotten the better of them in the moment.
Understanding why co-workers snap is important. They are overworked and so are you. But, behavior that feels inappropriate, is inappropriate, and must be addressed quickly.
So what do you say to a co-worker who says something that does not feel right to you? Defend yourself. Here are 4 tips how:
1. Address The Inappropriate Behavior
Don't let co-workers get away with treating you badly even if it's unintentional. A bad behavior not addressed once, can become a new uncomfortable pattern going forward. It's ok to let someone know that what they just said was hurtful, wrong, or out of place. Let your co-worker know that what was said was wrong. Let them know you are not happy with their behavior.
The best time to address an inappropriate behavior is in the moment if you can. And, if you are unable to speak up in the moment, this is ok. Not everyone has the perfect words to say all the time, especially if what was said to you was hurtful. If you need time to assess a situation or think before you speak, then take the time you need. There is no time limit on your ability to have a conversation with someone at your job.
2. Convey What You Want Going Forward
Many people are afraid to have a conversation with someone who upsets them because they view it as a confrontation. Confrontation means there is a winner and a loser. This is not what you are aiming for. You want win-win. Both sides were heard and a resolution was made that makes both sides happy.
Your goal is not to create hard feelings or to blame. You want to convey what you believe is wrong and let your co-worker know what you want going forward. Do you want them to stop interrupting you in meetings? Then, say so. Do you want them to stop talking credit for your work? Then, say so. Whatever it is, it's ok for you to say it.
3. Thank Your Co-Worker For Their Willingness To Work This Out With You
Thank your co-worker for taking the time to have the conversation with you. Speaking to you means they value you and respect your feelings. (Yes, it's ok to have feelings at work.) Appreciation goes a long way, and helps creates the foundation for the new working relationship that has been formed.
Thank you's also provide closure. They mean that both sides are ready to put the issue behind them.
4. Move On
Sometimes an issue will be resolved and sometimes it won't. Maybe a co-worker doesn't believe they have done anything wrong or does not want to see your side. Maybe they aren't interested in what is important to you. This happens. Whether you were able to resolve the situation or not doesn't matter. You spoke up, so good for you. Once you've given it your best shot, move on. Holding on to past issues will affect your future performance.
Trust that most issues will be resolved if you address them. The issues that don't go away are the ones that you don't talk about. Move on, while congratulating yourself for the courage it took to defend you.
So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so it might as well be a life you love!  ( jobs employment )

How To Get What You Want In Your Career

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Copyright (c) 2006-2010 Deborah Brown-Volkman

We all have something that we want in our career. Some people see potential where they work, so they want a big promotion and a large raise. Other people are ready for a change, so they want a different job or a new career. What do you want?
There is nothing wrong with aspiring for more. Wanting pushes you to be your best; to learn, grow, and become a better person. Without wanting, you would be wandering through your career without purpose or direction. And, you wouldn't know that you could have more.
"I want" is the foundation for reaching your goals. Once you have that, you have purpose, and with purpose, you can set the direction and tone of your career. Purpose also leads to a plan.
Not sure what you want? You must take time to think about your career and work on your goals. Know what you want, but unsure how to get there? It's time to create that plan. Do you have a plan, but are worried that what you want won't happen anyway? Let go of your worry. It's a mental roadblock that is getting in your way.
So, How Do You Get What You Want In Your Career? Follow These Steps Below.
1. Change Your Beliefs
If you are busy and overwhelmed in your present job, believing that you can have what you want can be a challenge. How can you focus on your future when you are trying to get through the day to day? If you do not believe that you will attain your goals, then who will? If you feel like you will not reach your goals, don't be misled by your feelings. Trust yourself and your goals. Believe that you will get what you want.
2. Get Focused
All goals are reached in the mind first. Can you visualize yourself achieving your goals? Pretend that your goals have already happened. What are you doing? Where are you working and what type of people are you working with? How much money are you making? How many hours are you working each day? Get this down on paper and look at this piece of paper every day. Tell yourself that what you want will happen. Mentally be in the future until what you want is in the present.
3. Become Committed
Decide that you will get what you want. Raise your activity level and get into action. Results come when you are moving. Call people. Send e-mail. Craft letters. Tap into friends and family. Don't take "no" for an answer. Make a plan. Map out the steps necessary to implement your plan. Dedicate yourself and your time to achieving your goals. Keep moving no matter what. If you do, then what you want will come true.
4. Enjoy The Journey
The truth about achieving goals is they take longer to obtain than you'd like. This is not bad news. Sometimes you need to learn things first before your goals can materialize. Understand this concept, and incorporate additional time into your plan. Understand what may happen, so you can accept it, and enjoy where you are today more.
Your goal is important and so is the journey. Even though you may want to rush to the finish line, the benefit to you is greater when you don't. Savor the process and be in the moment. Learn everything you can. There is satisfaction and pride in reaching goals. Plus, you'll want to remember what you did this time to reach your goals, so you can duplicate the process again in the future.
So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so it might as well be a life you love!  ( jobs employment )

Developing a 401k Strategy In The Modern Employment Market

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Copyright (c) 2006-2010 Jason Alba
What is the biggest pain that comes with every job search? I'm not talking about the job search itself, I'm talking about some of the typical "housekeeping" that you have to do. Is it file for unemployment? Is it refigure your budget? Is it developing a new schedule? For me, one of the biggest hassles is figuring out what to do with my 401k account.

What I have done in the past is just roll my 401k money from one job to the next. But that just doesn't make sense to me anymore. This last "job transition" was not voluntary, and I didn't feel comfortable leaving ten years of amassed 401k savings at an employer that I didn't respect. The longer my job search went on the more uncomfortable I felt knowing that my money was not getting the priority that I wanted.

Then it dawned on me. You see, I've become very attuned to "the new career." The idea that you'll change jobs every 2.8 years is different than what I'm used to, and what my parent's generation is used to. No matter how much I'd like to have one employer with a big fat pension waiting for me at retirement age, it ain't going to happen. My techniques for getting and keeping jobs are different than my father's techniques. And my techniques for managing my retirement money should be different also.

I decided to set up a personal master retirement account. This is an account that I have set up with an investment company that mimics what an employer would have set up for me. There is absolutely no value in rolling over a single 401k account from employer to employer every 2.8 years. The only thing I can gain from having an employer-based 401k account is their matching program (which seems to have been getting weaker over the years - but all the same, it is free money). This benefit is worth the effort to start a new 401k with each employer but there is no benefit for you to keep rolling everything over to each employer.

I interviewed Brandon Small, owner of of InvestedInterests.com, to see what he thought of this idea (you see, I don't have a CPA and didn't even do that well in my accounting classes in college. And no, of course I don't balance my checkbook!) and here is what he had to say:

"By holding your account outside the employer, you:

1. Can substantially lower your fees.

2. Have more investment options.

3. Have more flexibility on taking money out for emergencies, etc.

The fee issue is becoming very important. As the market matures, it has become common for investment companies to reconfigure these 401k accounts to take more from the employees, rather than charge reasonable rates to the employers. The fees to the employees are hidden and never reported in $ amounts. It has gotten to the point that the old adage of "always max out your 401k" is becoming "put as little in as required to get your matching $."

I didn't know any of this, did you? The last thing I want to do with my retirement money is pay unnecessary fees. That could be cutting into my gas budget on my RV trips!

Another concern that I've had is ensuring that I get the quality advice that I want. Because I was not one of the top paid employees at my previous company I felt that I did not get the attention that I needed on my account. Having a master retirement account with one investor will allow you to develop a long-term relationship with your investment advisor. As the investment advisor gets to know you and your interests better, and value the long-term relationship, he or she should be more inclined to treat you the way you should be treated, as opposed to treating you as a short-term addition to their portfolio.

So I set up a personal 401k account with an investment advisor, which is my master account. Of course this advisor uses an industry leader to handle the financial transactions, and he never really sees the money (this is how it worked with my last 401k, which used Lincoln Financial to handle all the money transactions and reporting). And I rolled over my 401k account that I had developing.

In my next job I will set up a 401k savings account through my employer, with the anticipation that I will get vested matching contributions. When I leave employment I immediately begin paperwork to roll that account over to my Master Retirement Account. This completely severs the relationship with that employer and I have complete access to and control over my money.

As I mentioned before, long gone are the days when things were easy and you could trust your company to watch out for your best interest. It is time to take your financial future into your own hands and control the direction you are headed, instead of relying on your current employer to dictate your future. Find a great investment advisor (Like Brandon at InvestedInterests.com) and talk about setting up a Master Retirement Fund. It will be one career move that you won't regret.  ( jobs employment )